Taryn Whitman is a board-certified masters-prepared registered nurse with certifications in public health and clinical nurse leadership. She began her academic career in environmental and biological sciences where she explored environmental influences on development and genetic expression. While performing her masters research at CSU Los Angeles, she entered the dermatology field in an assistant role. Her training included Mohs micrographic surgery for cancer treatment, medical dermatology care, and extensive aesthetic dermatology treatments. She took her passion for aesthetic dermatology through her MSN training at the University of San Francisco and worked at Presidio Dermatology as an RN. As part of the Berman Skin Institute, Taryn delivers the highest quality treatments to her patients that is informed by the latest recommendations and technology. Continuing her pursuit of clinical excellence, she is training at UCSF for her DNP degree with a focus on evidence-based practice integration. On a personal note, She lives with her spouse in San Francisco and has two dogs, Pepper and Juniper. She is a former professional Disney artist and enjoys horseback riding, hiking, cooking, and binge-watching tv shows.